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Char Dham Yatra Package from Varanasi

From Kashi to the 'Kashi of the north' at Uttarkashi — Char Dham in 11N/12D

Overview

Two Kashis on one yatra

Quick answer

Our Char Dham yatra package from Varanasi is an 11N/12D trip covering Haridwar, Barkot, Yamunotri Dham, Uttarkashi, Gangotri Dham, Guptkashi. From Varanasi, travel to Haridwar by train or fly to Dehradun's Jolly Grant airport; the yatra begins in Haridwar. The best time to go is May–June and September–October. Prices are on request with a free written quote.

This 11N/12D Char Dham Yatra Package from Varanasi is built around travellers from Varanasi. Uttarkashi, on the Bhagirathi, is traditionally called the Kashi of the north, and it has its own Kashi Vishwanath temple. For pilgrims from Varanasi, stopping there on the way to Gangotri feels like visiting family. Later, Kedarnath adds another of the twelve jyotirlingas to the one you live beside.

Haridwar is about 16 hours from Varanasi by train.

Summary

Duration
11N/12D
Price
On request — free quote
Joining point
Haridwar (or Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport, DED)
Route
Haridwar – Barkot – Yamunotri Dham – Uttarkashi – Gangotri Dham – Guptkashi
Best for
Families, couples and groups from Varanasi and nearby towns
How to reach

How to reach Haridwar from Varanasi

Whether you go from Varanasi to Haridwar by train or fly part of the way, the journey works in these steps.

  1. Your departure from VaranasiBoard at Varanasi Junction (BSB), Banaras (BSBS), or fly from Lal Bahadur Shastri International (VNS).
  2. Train or flight to HaridwarDirect trains reach Haridwar in about 16 hours; often quicker is about 8 hours on the Vande Bharat (12–15 hours overnight) to Delhi, then about 4.5 hours on the Dehradun Shatabdi or Vande Bharat. Flyers land at Dehradun's Jolly Grant airport, 35 km from Haridwar.
  3. Meet us at Haridwar or Jolly GrantThe driver waits at Haridwar station or at Jolly Grant arrivals; the first night is in Haridwar before the climb.
  4. Where Day 1 beginsVaranasi to Haridwar.
  5. Going homeHaridwar is reached by afternoon; book the train home to Varanasi for the evening or the next day.

Train timings change through the year; confirm on IRCTC or NTES before you book.

Priests and paperwork

Many Banaras families have their own purohit traditions at Haridwar and Badrinath; we can set aside time for pind daan at Brahma Kapal in Badrinath if your family needs it.

Varanasi to Haridwar

By rail Haridwar is about 900 km and roughly 16 hours. Flights to Dehradun take about 1.5 hours.

Evening trains from Varanasi Junction reach Haridwar the next day.

  • Airport: Lal Bahadur Shastri International (VNS)
  • Railway stations: Varanasi Junction (BSB), Banaras (BSBS)
  • Joining point: Haridwar, or Dehradun Jolly Grant airport (DED)

From Varanasi

  • Train: About 16 hours.
  • Flight: About 1.5 hours to Dehradun.
  • Rituals: Tell us if you need time for pind daan at Brahma Kapal.
Day-wise itinerary

Char Dham trip from Varanasi: 11N/12D day-wise plan

Here is the Char Dham itinerary from Varanasi — each day's drive, sights and overnight stop.

1

Day 1 – Varanasi to Haridwar

Overnight train.Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi temples sit on hills either side of Haridwar and both have ropeways.A neck pillow and a light shawl make overnight travel easier.
2

Day 2 – Haridwar ghats

Snan and aarti.Maya Devi temple, one of Haridwar's Shakti Peeths, is a ten-minute walk from Har Ki Pauri.Reach Har Ki Pauri 45 minutes early for a good spot at the evening aarti.
3

Day 3 – Barkot

Up the Yamuna. Barkot sits in a wide bowl of fields below the snow line.Barkot hotels are simple but warm; carry a light shawl for the evening.
4

Day 4 – Yamunotri

The first dham. Ponies and palkis are hired at Janki Chatti at fixed rates.Ponies and palkis at Janki Chatti work on fixed government rates — insist on a receipt.
5

Day 5 – Uttarkashi, the northern Kashi

Kashi Vishwanath and the Shakti temple's trident. Hotels here look straight onto the river.Uttarkashi has pharmacies and ATMs — top up cash and medicines here.
6

Day 6 – Gangotri

The Ganga's source temple. Carry bottles for Gangajal; shops sell sealed cans too.The temple courtyard is cold even at noon — keep a jacket on.
7

Day 7 – Guptkashi

The name itself means 'hidden Kashi'. Sleep early — Kedarnath day starts around 4 am.Helicopter passengers receive boarding details this evening.
8

Day 8 – Kedarnath jyotirlinga

Climb and darshan. Temperatures fall close to zero after sunset.The last kilometre opens onto the temple plaza — a moment to slow down.
9

Day 9 – Towards Badrinath

Descend and drive. The Sonprayag checkpost verifies registration on the way down.Knees feel the descent more than the climb — go slowly.
10

Day 10 – Badrinath and Brahma Kapal

Darshan and, if needed, pind daan. Brahma Kapal on the river bank is used for pind daan.Evenings in Badrinath are cold even in June — wear layers.
11

Day 11 – Haridwar

Via Devprayag. Four of the five Panch Prayag confluences lie on this road.Haridwar's markets are good for Rudraksha and prasad for home.
12

Day 12 – Home to Kashi

Train home.Charge phones and power banks before leaving.

Quick trip notes

  • Barkot from Varanasi: Day 3 — Barkot.
  • Uttarkashi from Varanasi: Day 5 — Uttarkashi, the northern Kashi.
  • Varanasi to Dehradun flights: Direct trains reach Haridwar in about 16 hours.
  • Char Dham holiday from Varanasi: 11N/12D in all, covering Haridwar, Barkot, Yamunotri Dham, Uttarkashi, Gangotri Dham, Guptkashi.
  • Char Dham pickup for Varanasi travellers: Haridwar (or Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport, DED).
  • Char Dham trip cost from Varanasi: Quoted per enquiry from Varanasi: your dates and the hotel category you choose and how far your pickup point is from the route set the figure.
  • Varanasi Char Dham group tour: A Varanasi group of ten or more gets one coach and rooms on the same floor where possible.
  • Char Dham for senior citizens from Varanasi: Elderly travellers from Varanasi can ask for ground-floor rooms and shorter sightseeing blocks.

Before you book: the quote

The cost of the Char Dham yatra from Varanasi changes with the hotel category you choose as well as how far your pickup point is from the route, so we quote it individually. Ask for a quote with your start point (Haridwar) and hotel preference, and we reply with a clear breakdown.

Inclusions and exclusions

✅ Package Includes

  • Deluxe Coach / Tempo Traveller for the complete tour
  • All pickup, drop & sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Hotel accommodation on double/triple sharing
  • Daily breakfast & dinner (MAP)
  • All toll, parking & state taxes
  • Driver allowance & night charges

❌ Not Included

  • Entry tickets, ropeway / pony / helicopter charges
  • Lunch & personal expenses
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions
  • Travel insurance
  • Costs due to road blocks, weather or delays
  • Helicopter / pony / palki to Kedarnath

Best time to visit Char Dham from Varanasi

May–June and September–October.

Tips for travellers from Varanasi

  • Carry a copper lota for Gangajal from Gangotri.
  • Arrange your purohit contacts before travel.
  • Keep woollens handy.

Questions from Varanasi travellers

Planning a Varanasi to Char Dham trip? Here we answer what people from Varanasi usually ask before booking: the route, the season and the duration. Still unsure? Ask us on WhatsApp and we'll reply with a plan.

By rail Haridwar is about 900 km and roughly 16 hours. Flights to Dehradun take about 1.5 hours.
May–June and September–October. July and August are best avoided, when monsoon landslides often block the hill roads to the dhams.
This plan from Varanasi is 11N/12D, covering Haridwar – Barkot – Yamunotri Dham – Uttarkashi – Gangotri Dham – Guptkashi. Extra nights can be added if you want a slower pace.
It has a Kashi Vishwanath temple on the Bhagirathi and a long tradition as a sacred town.
Yes, at Brahma Kapal; tell us in advance to plan time.
At Haridwar station or Dehradun's Jolly Grant airport, with the first night in Haridwar. From Varanasi, board at Varanasi Junction (BSB) or fly from Lal Bahadur Shastri International (VNS).
Day 1 is the journey from Varanasi to Haridwar, on an overnight train. Our vehicle meets you at Haridwar, and the yatra begins from there.
The 11N/12D plan covers Haridwar, Barkot, Yamunotri Dham, Uttarkashi, Gangotri Dham, Guptkashi, as shown in the day-wise itinerary above.
The Char Dham yatra from Varanasi is quoted per enquiry: your dates and the hotel category you choose and how far your pickup point is from the route set the cost. Share them on WhatsApp and the written quote follows, with no obligation.
'Hidden Kashi' — it is the base for Kedarnath.

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Planning from Varanasi? Send us your dates and the number of travellers, and we will send a day-wise 11N/12D itinerary and a written quote, adjusted to your leave.

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